Europe faces a critical energy crossroads. Record heatwaves and severe drought are intensifying climate impacts, while conflict in the Middle East threatens energy supplies. According to EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, the continent must accelerate investment in clean, domestically produced power. Rather than chase imports, Europe needs to scale renewables and advanced technologies to meet carbon reduction targets and achieve true energy independence.

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